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An entire
museum dedicated
to Photography

Context

The Museum of Contemporary Photography of Ireland is part of an ongoing public-facing research project run by PhotoIreland, presented in its first instance during July 2019, in the context of PhotoIreland Festival, at The Printworks, Dublin Castle. The space is only active during PhotoIreland Festival.

Location


The Museum of Contemporary Photography of Ireland

Presented only during the PhotoIreland Festival every year. Please, note that this is not yet a permanent museum.
The Printworks, Dublin Castle, Castle Street,
Dublin – D02 HW86, Ireland.

Entry details

Tickets
Standard:  €5 allowing for a second visit.

MultiPass: €20 allowing for a +1 and limitless entry.

Free copy of magazine OVER Journal issue 1 with every ticket available at the Museum counter.

Note: Entry during Tsundoku Art Book Fair is free.

Under 16s
Under 16s must be accompanied by parents or guardians at all times.


Museum of Contemporary Photography of Ireland

Opening Hours

Monday to Sunday 10am-5pm
Open only between 30th June and 23th July 2023, why? →

Special Entry

Patrons
PhotoIreland is creating radical progress for Photography in Ireland with the backing of many patrons that share our vision. To thank their continuous support, all current PhotoIreland Patrons enjoy free entry, and receive the special Very Important Patron Pass.

Become a Patron →

Venue Map

Guide

Contact

Email
To get in touch with the Museum of Contemporary Photography of Ireland, you can email us at info@photoireland.org

Phone
Call us on 087 6856169

Press
For press releases and documentation, please contact Julia Gelezova at julia.gelezova@photoireland.org

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On the History and Practice of Photography in Ireland.

IMAGES ARE ALL WE HAVE

Partners and Sponsors

For the full month of July 2022, visitors can enjoy a unique programme showcasing the History of Photography as an Arts Practice in Ireland, presented right in the city centre, at The Printworks, Dublin Castle.

PROGRAMME 7th JULY-28th AUGUST 2022

Exhibitions

Main Gallery

Images Are All We Have

Main Gallery

Video Works

Main Gallery

Anna’s Notes

Foyer Gallery

On the Irish Photobook

Main Gallery

RADAR

Foyer Gallery

On Portraiture

Glass Gallery

New Irish Works 2022

Video Installations

Made in Dublin

Video Installations

On Exactitude of Science

Events

Process Wing

Each Weekend 12-1pm 

Artist Talk Series

Printworks

11am—1pm Sat 9 July

Family Cyanotype Worshop

Printworks

10am—12pm Sun 10 July

Cyanotype Workshop

Process Wing

1—2pm Sat 9 July

Photobook Launch: Naive

Process Wing

3—4pm Sat 9 July

Poetry and Photography: In Conversation

Process Wing

6—8pm Thu 14 July

Photobook Launch: Next Exit

The Printworks

4—6pm Fri 15 July
11am—12pm Sat 16 July

Photo Walk

The Library Project

6—8pm Sat 16 July

Photobook Launch: TWO

Process Wing

Fri 22 July

Think Tank: On Histories I

Process Wing

Fri 29 July

Think Tank: On Histories II

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